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  • EMPLOYMENT GUIDE

    FOR STUDENTS &

    JOBSEEKERS

    Department of Labor and Employment

    Intramuros, Manila

  • Introduction

    This Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers brings

    together in one publication the various programs and services of the

    Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) that correspond to

    cycles of wage employment and self-employment. This Guide is

    devised as a useful, handy and reader-friendly material to help

    students and jobseekers start their employment options and how to

    prepare for their choice.

    Thus, this Guide is organized along three (3) options for

    employment: (a) wage employment, whether local or overseas;

    (b) self-employment; and (c) skills training and upgrading of

    qualifications. The wage employment option covers the normal job

    cycle ranging from job application to termination of employment.

    The self-employment option deals with the entrepreneurship or

    practice of profession cycle. The skills training and upgrading of

    qualifications option provides the individuals with the information

    on how to improve their chances of employability by acquiring skills

    and furthering their studies.

    This Guide is an essential component of the DOLEs Labor and

    Employment Education Program.

    For a more comprehensive discussion on the various labor and

    employment education topics, you can visit the DOLE website at

    www.dole.gov.ph, together with the websites of its attached

    agencies and bureaus listed hereunder.

    ROSALINDA DIMAPILIS-BALDOZ

    Secretary

  • ii

  • iii

    Table of Contents

    Introduction..... i Table of Contents .... iii Using this Guide. iv

    The Big Picture 1 Brief....................... 3 Topics at a Glance 5 Labor Market Information (Options)

    Wage Employment Local or Overseas .. 6 Self-Employment.. 14 Skills Training and Upgrading of Qualifications. 15

    The Cycle 23 Brief.......................... 25

    The Job Cycle 27 Topics at a Glance Wage Employment Local or Overseas Starting a Job... 29 During a Job.. 37 Leaving a Job. 49 List of Programs and Agencies to Contact 57

    The Entrepreneurship or Practice of Profession Cycle

    79

    Topics at a Glance Entrepreneurship or Practice of Profession Starting ... 81 Managing... 87 Restoring 95 List of Programs and Agencies to Contact.. 100

    Acknowledgment 104

  • iv

    Using this Guide

    This Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers contains

    relevant information on many basic situations in every phase of the

    job cycle or entrepreneurial or practice of profession cycle in a

    simplified question-and-answer format. Information is presented in

    a categorized manner based on the phases of every cycle.

    Students and jobseekers have a choice in determining the type of

    employment they would want to be engaged in. They may opt to

    apply for wage employment locally or abroad. They may want to be

    self-employed by establishing their own business. They may also

    want to avail first of a training or scholarship that would enable

    them to acquire knowledge or skills and to fulfill the qualification

    requirements of their desired job.

    These options are all explored in the students or jobseekers

    situational and first-person perspective.

    The Guide is also complete with the latest contact details (including

    websites and hotlines) of all concerned agencies for easy access to

    all the needed information.

  • THE BIG PICTURE

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 2

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 3

    The Big Picture Brief

    Opportunities and challenges abound in the world of work. Students and jobseekers, especially the new graduates, can land the best job given the right information and the right chances. Students and jobseekers want to get the best jobs available. A lucrative career with the best perks available, including opportunities for training, scholarship and advancement is ideal. Careers can be pursued in the domestic or foreign shores. Students and jobseekers may opt to be the Boss. This can be realized by starting a business or practice of profession. However, being the Boss and working for a Boss demand time, effort and commitment. Both instances require taking risks and responsibilities. Working for a Boss, in particular, requires submission to management control and being covered by terms and conditions of employment. Upgrading of skills and qualifications is also an option. Students and jobseekers can opt to pursue technical-vocational or advance courses or take advantage of available scholarships offered by government. Moreover, it may be the most opportune time to get assessed, certified or licensed for preferred skills and professions. Most often, choosing the right opportunity will spell the distinction between success and failure. All these will boil down to choices. The Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers seeks to provide students and jobseekers, including those unemployed, assistance on looking for employment or starting a business. The Guide presents three (3) options: (1) Wage Employment; (2) Self-Employment; and (3) Skills Training and Upgrading of Qualifications. The succeeding sections shall discuss each option in situational forms.

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 4

    As a reminder, lifes choices will determine triumphs and disappointments. This brings to mind the famous quote of the author Harvey MacKay, Find something you love to do and youll never have to work a day in your life. It is only a matter of taking the chances and working towards achieving the goals that will spell a difference.

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 5

    Topics at a Glance

    Page

    Option 1. Wage Employment Job Opportunities (Local & Overseas).

    6

    In-Demand Skills and Courses 12

    Sources of Job Vacancies 12

    Option 2. Self-Employment

    Assistance to Livelihood Undertakings/ Entrepreneurship/Practice of Profession

    14

    Option 3. Skills Training and Upgrading of Qualifications

    Training Programs and Education Services..

    15

    Technical-Vocational, Apprenticeship, Learnership, Dual Training System, Skills Upgrading...

    16

    Scholarships .. 17

    Competency Assessment and Certification

    19

    Licensing

    20

    Eligibility for Government Service 21

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 6

    Labor Market Information A. Wage Employment (Local or Overseas) 1. What are the job opportunities?

    There are local and overseas job opportunities.

    a. Local employment opportunities

    Local employment opportunities are classified as in-demand and

    hard-to-fill jobs which are in 15 industries/sectors that have been

    identified to come out the greatest employment opportunities until

    2020. In-demand jobs refer to job vacancies which are frequently

    posted because these are important to the operations of the

    business while hard-to-fill jobs refer to job vacancies that have few

    applicants or are lacking in qualified job applicants.

    INDUSTRY IN-DEMAND JOBS HARD-TO-FILL JOBS

    1. Agribusiness Animal husbandry

    Agricultural economist

    Coconut farmer

    Entomologist (Plant)

    Farmer (Fruit, Vegetable &

    Root Crops)

    Fisherman

    Horticulturist

    Plant Mechanic

    Rice Thresher Operator-

    Mechanic

    Veterinarian

    Pathologist

    Feed Processor/Food

    Technician

    Fishery Technologist

    2. Cyber services Animator

    Accountant HR Outsourcing

    Specialist

    Call Center Agent

    Medical Transcription Editor

    Computer Programmers,

    Developers (software, web)

    IT (MIS Developer)

    3. Health &

    Wellness

    Nurse

    Herbologist

    Optician

    Optometrist

    Doctor

    Physical Therapist

    Pharmacist

    Medical Technologist

    Laboratory Technician

    Physician/ Surgeon

    Spa/Massage Therapist

    Masseur

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 7

    INDUSTRY IN-DEMAND JOBS HARD-TO-FILL JOBS

    4. Hotel &

    Restaurant

    Front Office Agent/Attendant

    Baker

    Food Server & Handler

    Food & Beverage Service

    Attendant

    Waiter

    Bartender

    Room attendant

    Other Housekeeping Services

    Reservation Officer & Other

    Frontline Occupation

    Tour Guide

    Cook

    5. Mining Geologist

    Mining Engineer

    Geodetic Engineer

    Metallurgical Engineer

    Mining & Metallurgical

    Technician

    6. Construction Fabricator

    Piper Fitter

    Welder

    Engineer (Civil, Electrical,

    Design, Structural, Planning &

    Contract)

    7. Banking &

    Finance

    Operations Manager

    Teller

    Accounting Clerk

    Bookkeeper

    Auditor

    Cashier

    Credit Card Analyst

    Finance Analyst/Specialist

    Accountant

    Risk Management Officer

    8. Manufacturing Electrical Technician

    Finance & Accounting Manager

    Food Technologist

    Machine Operator

    Sewer

    Chemist

    Electrical Engineer

    Industrial Engineer

    IT Specialist

    Machinist

    Mechanical Engineer

    Mechanical Technician

    Chemical Engineer

    9. Ownership

    Dwellings & Real

    Estate

    Building Manager

    Construction Manager

    Construction Worker

    Foreman

    Mason

    Welder

    Real Estate Agents/Brokers

    Marketer

    Civil Engineer

    Mechanical Engineer

    Surveyor

    Architect

    10. Transport &

    Logistics

    Checker

    Maintenance

    Mechanics

    Stewardess

    Gantry Operator

    Ground Engineer

    Heavy Equipment Operator

    Long Haul Driver, Pilot

    Transport & Logistics

    Machinery Operator

    Aircraft mechanic & other rel.

    skills

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 8

    INDUSTRY IN-DEMAND JOBS HARD-TO-FILL JOBS

    11. Wholesale and

    Retail Trade

    Merchandiser / Buyer

    Salesman / Saleslady

    Promodizer

    Cashier

    12. Creative

    Industries

    Broadcast Engineer

    Video Editor

    Video Graphic Artist (Animator)

    Visual Artist Designer

    3D Modeler

    3D Artist

    3D Animator

    Flash Animator

    13. Diversified/

    Strategic

    Farming &

    Fishing

    Fisherman

    Aqua-culturist

    Horticulturist

    Farmer (Root crops, fruit and

    vegetable, upland & lowland)

    14. Power &

    Utilities

    Electrical Control Operator

    Equipment Operator

    Electrical Technician

    Mechanic

    Mechanical Technician

    15. Renewable

    Energy

    Checker

    Loader

    Electrical Engineer

    Mechanical Engineer

    Quality Control Engineer

    Information is regularly updated every two (2) years.

    Source: Project Jobs fit

    b. Overseas employment opportunities

    Overseas employment opportunities are categorized by

    industry/sector/skills in either land-based or sea-based jobs.

    1. In-demand Land-based Jobs

    MAJOR OCCUPATIONAL

    CATEGORY INDUSTRY/SECTOR/SKILL COUNTRY

    Agricultural & Related

    Workers

    Agricultural Workers Austria, Commonwealth of

    Northern Mariana Islands

    (CNMI), Japan, Malaysia,

    Libya, Taiwan, Korea,

    Poland

    Administrative &

    Related Workers

    Administrative Staff,

    Manager,

    Bank & Corporate workers

    Libya, Kuwait, Singapore,

    Switzerland

    Clerical & Related

    Workers

    Clerks,

    Document Controller

    UAE

    Production & Related

    Workers

    Construction workers:

    Aluminum Installer,

    Carpenter, Concrete

    Electric/Mechanical

    Assistants, Electricians,

    Erectors, Fabricators,

    Finishers, Draftsmen, Drillers,

    Brunei, Japan, Macau,

    Malaysia, Taiwan, CNMI,

    Poland, Germany, Cyprus,

    Libya, Oman, UAE, KSA,

    Korea, Poland, Germany,

    Cyprus, Libya, Oman, UAE,

    KSA, Korea, Poland

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 9

    MAJOR OCCUPATIONAL

    CATEGORY

    INDUSTRY/SECTOR/SKILL COUNTRY

    Foremen, Heavy equipment

    Operators, Helpers/

    Watchmen, Mason, Pipe

    Fitters, Plaster Painters,

    Plasterers, Plumbers, Riggers,

    Safety Officers, Welders,

    Mechanics

    Oil and Gas Workers:

    Instrumentation

    Kuwait, Libya, Oman, KSA

    Professional,

    Technical, Medial &

    Related Workers

    Architecture & Engineering:

    AutoCAD Draftsmen,

    Firefighters, Engineers (Civil,

    Piping, Design,

    Scheduling/Planning,

    Chemical, Mechanical, HVAC

    Design, Structural, Bio-

    Medical, Communication and

    Agricultural), Emergency

    Medical Technicians

    Education:

    Teachers, Professors,

    Lecturers

    Health:

    Nurses, (Operating Nurse,

    Anaesthetic Nurse, Scrub

    Nurse, Theatre Nurse, Critical

    Care/ICU Nurse, Pediatric

    Nurse)

    Malaysia, Macau, Middle

    East, Belgium, Germany,

    Japan, Norway, KSA Libya,

    Seychelles, Macau, US,

    Korea, Middle East,

    Belgium, Spain, Italy,

    Poland, Switzerland,

    Denmark, Finland, Norway,

    Brunei, Singapore, Taiwan,

    Japan, Switzerland, Israel,

    Japan

    Sales & Related Worker Salesmen/Saleslady UAE, Macau

    Service & Related

    Workers

    Hotel/Tourism Workers:

    Cooks, Chefs, Managers,

    Waiters, Waitresses

    Ground Handling Crews,

    Casino/Gaming Workers,

    Receptionists, Entertainers

    Service Workers: Cleaners

    Libya, Kuwait, UAE, CNMI,

    Oman, KSA, UAE, Korea,

    Macau, Singapore, Romania

    Brunei, Macau, Singapore,

    Hongkong

    Italy, Macau, Singapore,

    UAE, Taiwan

    Information is regularly updated every two (2) years.

    Source: Project Jobsfit

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 10

    2. In-demand Sea-based Jobs

    MAJOR

    OCCUPATIONAL

    CATEGORY

    IN-DEMAND JOBS HARD-TO-FILL JOBS COUNTRY

    Professional

    Technical &

    Related Officer

    Ships Deck Officers

    and Pilot:

    Master, Ship Master,

    Master Marine, Chief

    Mate, Chief officer,

    Second Officer, Second

    Mate, Third Officer,

    Third Mate, Officer-in-

    Charge Navigational

    Watch/Engine Watch

    Engineer Ships:

    Chief Engineer,

    Second Engineer,

    Third Engineer,

    Fourth Engineer,

    3rd Asst. Engineer,

    1st Asst. Engineer

    Engineers: Gas

    Engineer

    Doctors Medical: Medic

    (for Rig)

    Ships Deck Officers

    and Pilot: Master,

    Master Mariner, Master

    in Chemical, Chief

    Officer, Chief Officer

    in Chemical, Chief

    Mate, Second Officer,

    Second Mate, Third

    Officer, Third Mate,

    Fourth Officer,

    Provision Master,

    Electrical Officer,

    Deck Officer,

    Management Level

    Deck & Engine,

    Officer-in-Charge

    Navigational Watch/

    Engine Watch

    Engineer Ships:

    Chief Engineer,

    First Engineer,

    First Engineer in

    Chemical,

    First Asst. Engineer,

    Second Engineer,

    Second Asst. Engineer,

    Third Engineer, Third

    Officer Asst. Engineer,

    Fourth Engineer

    Far East/

    Worldwide,

    Middle

    East/USA/

    Europe,

    Angola

    Service Workers Cooks, Waiters,

    Bartenders & Related

    Workers: Messman

    Cooks and Related

    Workers:

    Chief Cook, Culinary

    Chef

    Waiters, Bartenders

    and Related Workers:

    Bartender

    Cooks and Related

    Workers:

    Chef of Partie, Sous

    Chef, Chief Cook

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 11

    MAJOR

    OCCUPATIONAL

    CATEGORY

    IN-DEMAND JOBS HARD-TO-FILL JOBS COUNTRY

    Housekeeping &

    Related Service

    Workers: Housekeeping

    Staff

    Production and

    Related Workers

    Transport

    Equipment

    Operators and

    Laborers

    Ships Deck Rating

    Barge Crew &

    Boatmen: Deck Cadet,

    Ordinary Seaman, Able

    Seaman, Able Bodied

    Seaman, Bosun

    Ships Engine-Room

    Ratings: Engine Cadet,

    Wiper, Oiler 1, Pump

    Man

    Machinery Fitters

    Machine Assemblers &

    Precision Instrument

    Makers Except

    Electrical (NEC): Oiler

    Welders and Flame-

    Cutters: Welder

    Wiremen Electrical:

    Electrician

    Production & Related

    Workers: Fitter

    Ships Engine-Room

    Ratings: Pump Man,

    Engine Rating (Fitter &

    Oiler)

    Machinery Fitters

    Machine Assemblers &

    Precision Installer

    Makers Except

    Electrical (NEC): Oiler

    Wiremen Electrical:

    Electrician

    Production & Related

    Workers (NEC): Fitter

    Unclassified Music & Entertainment

    Personnel

    Source: Analysis of In-Demand Skills & Hard-to-Fill Positions for Overseas Employment

    For more details, view or download the DOLE Project Jobsfit Report

    at www.ble.dole.gov.ph and www.phil-job.net and the Analysis of

    In-Demand Skills and Hard-to-Fill Positions for Overseas

    Employment at www.poea.gov.ph. For more overseas land-based

    and sea-based job opportunities, visit www.poea.gov.ph and

    www.nmp.gov.ph, respectively.

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 12

    3. What are the in-demand skills and courses?

    Technical education and skills development (TESD) programs/ courses with high employment rates are the following:

    Welding NC II (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW) Machining NC II Contact Center Services NC II 2D Animation NC III Career Entry course for Software Developers Consumer Electronics Servicing NC II Autocad Industrial Electrician NC II Automotive Servicing NC II Masonry NC II Heavy Equipment Operator NC II (HEO all types) Security Services NC(I, II) Massage Therapy NC II RAC (PACU/CRE) Servicing NC II Driving NC II

    Source: 2011 Impact Evaluation Study of TVET Programs

    TESD programs are registered under the Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (UTPRAS) of TESDA. The list of TESD institutions with registered programs are available at www.tesda.gov.ph/inc/tvi/aspx.

    4. Where can I find job vacancies?

    Phil-job.net (The Official Job Matching and Labor Market

    Information Portal of the Philippine Government)

    Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) located in local

    government units (LGUs) in your area of residence

    Job search kiosks located in selected malls and DOLE Offices

    (POEA, TESDA, NRCO, DOLE Regional Offices, etc.)

    Thru Trabaho i-text Mo. Just text Trabaho and send to 2376

    for Globe

    POEA website (www.poea.gov.ph/cgi-bin/JobVacancies/jobsMenu.asp)

    Job fairs

    Private employment agencies

    Other internet-based job boards

    Classified ads (newspaper, radio, TV)

    OFW organizations

    Job placement offices in schools

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 13

    Human Resources Development (HRD) units of establishments

    Referrals of family members, friends and acquaintances

    To avoid being victims of illegal recruiters, kindly visit

    www.ble.dole.gov.ph, www.poea. gov.ph or the nearest DOLE

    Regional/Field Office in your area to check on the list of licensed

    job boards and private recruitment agencies. Do not transact with

    recruiters without valid licenses.

    5. How can the Phil-job.net help me?

    Visit www.phil-job.net which can be accessed anytime and submit

    your application online. Your skills can be matched to the job

    vacancies based on the qualification requirements of the

    employers. The Phil-job.net service is free.

    6. What must I do if I want to work abroad?

    Prepare your resum with detailed past and present work

    experiences, education and training. Make sure you have

    enough money to cover expenses in processing your documents

    such as birth and/or marriage certificates, high school/college

    diploma, passport, employment certificates, NBI clearance, 2 x

    2 ID pictures, medical examinations, etc.

    Be guided by the 21-step Working Abroad Preparation Checklist

    of the POEA posted at www.poea.gov.ph or inquire at the

    nearest POEA, DOLE Regional/Field Offices and PESO.

    Attend a Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) at

    accredited establishments.

    Apply only at a licensed recruitment agency.

    Verify if the recruitment agency has an approved job order at

    the nearest office of the POEA in your area or visit

    www.poea.gov.ph.

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 14

    B. Self-Employment

    1. What assistance can DOLE offer if I want to engage in a livelihood

    undertaking?

    DOLE offers an Integrated Livelihood Program or the DILP. The

    DILP provides livelihood assistance to individuals, groups and

    communities such as training-cum production, starter kits, nego

    karts, and other services. For more details, visit the nearest

    DOLE Regional/Field Office, PESO or www.bwsc.dole.gov.ph.

    In case there is an established business, the DOLE can help in

    enriching your business through productivity training such as

    ISTIV-Bayanihan, service quality and green productivity. For

    more details, visit www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph.

    To ensure safety and health at the workplace, the DOLE has

    occupational safety and health (OSH) training and similar

    services. For more details, visit www.oshc.dole.gov.ph.

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 15

    C. Skills Training and Upgrading of Qualifications 1. I want to gain the skills and competencies required by the job.

    What training and education services are available for students,

    out-of-school youths (OSYs), occupationally disabled workers

    (ODWs) and unemployed?

    The technical education and skills development (TESD)

    programs of TESDA, as the primary agency responsible for

    quality education and skills, are available through any of the

    following:

    a. Institution-based training TESD programs offered by

    public or private institutions, schools or training centers;

    b. Enterprise-based training TESD programs implemented

    within companies through any of the following programs:

    o Dual Training System

    o Apprenticeship Program

    o Learnership Program

    c. Technology-based community training TESD program

    conducted in the community by public or private TESD

    institutions in partnership with LGUs, NGOs and other

    government agencies.

    Technical education and skills development is delivered through a

    network of about 4,500 TESD providers. The programs are geared

    towards acquisition of employable skills under the following

    sectors:

    a. Automotive

    b. Construction

    c. Metals and Engineering

    d. Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning

    e. Electronics

    f. Agriculture and Fishery

    g. Processed Food and Beverages

    h. Tourism

    i. Health and Other Community Development Services

    j. Information and Communications Technology

    k. Transport

    l. Maritime

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 16

    m. Garments

    n. Footwear and Leathergoods

    o. Furniture and Fixtures

    p. Utilities

    TESD programs should be registered under the Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (UTPRAS) of TESDA. The list of TESD institutions with registered programs is available at www.tesda.gov.ph/inc/tvi/aspx.

    The Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES)

    of the Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns (BWSC) offers

    bridging employment for poor but deserving students, including

    OSYs and children of ODWs. Students enrolled in technical-

    vocational courses and tertiary education may avail of the

    program year-round while high school students may avail during

    summer vacation and Christmas breaks. For information on

    available employers, visit the nearest PESO and DOLE Regional

    and Field Offices. For more details, visit

    www.bwsc.dole.gov.ph.

    2. What are the three (3) types of TVET Enterprise-based training

    programs that I can choose from?

    The three (3) types of Enterprisebased training programs are:

    a. Apprenticeship Program - where an applicant or

    apprentice and an employer are involved in a contract

    for a training and employment program on an

    apprenticeable occupation for a minimum period of four

    (4) months and a maximum of six (6) months.

    b. Learnership Program - companies with TESDA-approved

    and registered learnership programs hire learners in a

    practical training on-the-job for approved learnable

    occupations for a period not more three (3) months.

    c. Dual Training System (DTS) - is an instructional delivery

    system that involves two venues of learning: the

    school/training center and the company. A training plan is

    implemented by an accredited dual system educational

    institution/training center and accredited dual system of

    agricultural, industrial and business establishments.

    For more details, visit www.tesda.gov.ph.

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    3. What scholarship programs can I avail of?

    TESDA offers scholarship programs, through the following:

    a. Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP).

    Beneficiaries must at least be 18 years old at the time the

    scholar finishes the training. Educational attainment is

    based on industry requirements or as prescribed in the

    relevant Training Regulations. Priority is given to the poor,

    unemployed and those without prior formal training.

    b. Private Education Student Financial Assistance Program

    (PESFA). Beneficiaries are high school graduates, at least

    15 years old, and have taken the National Career

    Assessment Examination (NCAE) or Youth Profiling For

    Starring Careers (YP4SC).

    Visit any of the TESDA Regional/Provincial/District Offices or

    TESDA Technology Institutes nearest their area or call TESDA

    hotline at 887-7777 or text 0917-4794370 and 0918-2738232.

    For more details, visit www.tesda.gov.ph.

    OWWA offers the following scholarships for the dependents of active OWWA members:

    a. Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) - Scholarships for qualified dependents of OFWs consisting of a maximum of Php 60,000.00 per school year, leading to a four-to-five year baccalaureate course in any college or university.

    b. OFW Dependents Scholarship Program (OFWDSP) - Scholarships consisting of a maximum of Php 20,000.00 assistance per school year leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree in a state college or university. OFW parents must have a monthly salary of not more than $400.00.

    c. Education and Livelihood Assistance Program (ELAP) - Scholarships for survivors of deceased OFWs consisting of Php 5,000.00 for elementary, Php 8,000.00 for high school, Php 10,000.00 for college (per school year) and livelihood assistance of Php 15,000.00 for the surviving spouse.

    d. Tuloy-Aral Project (TAP) - An educational assistance consisting of US$ 100.00 financial support solicited from

  • DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers 18

    sponsors to augment the school needs of less fortunate elementary and high school children of former OFWs.

    e. Tuloy-Kolehiyo - An extension of the TAP to pursue the tertiary level of education of the TAP scholars leading to either an associate or baccalaureate degree.

    OWWA also offers short-term training programs for OFWs and their dependents: a. Skills-for-Employment Scholarship Program (SESP) -

    Scholarships for attendance to short-term training program consisting of a maximum of Php 14,500.00 per course leading to the completion of a vocational or technical course in any school accredited by TESDA.

    b. OWWA-Microsoft Tulay - A joint undertaking with Microsoft Corporation providing OFWs and their families free information and communication technology (ICT) skills training, the purpose of which is to bridge the communication gap through the use of internet between the OFW and his/her family.

    For more details, visit www.owwa.gov.ph.

    The Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR) offers scholarships for dependents of members, organizers or officers of legitimate

    workers organizations under the Isabelo delos Reyes Scholarship

    component of the Workers Organization Development Program

    (WODP).

    For more details, visit www.blr.dole.gov.ph.

    4. My prospective job requires proficiency on language. Where can

    I enroll for language training?

    TESDA has Language Skills Institutes (LSIs) which provide workplace language training that would enable the trainee to converse or communicate with supervisors and co-workers in the language commonly used in the country or company he/she will work in. The courses include familiarization on the culture, as well. There are 35 LSIs nationwide offering different languages, to wit: Japanese Language and Culture English Language Arabic Language and Saudi/Gulf Culture Korean Language and Culture Spanish Language for Different Vocations Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture

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    For more details, visit any of the TESDA Regional/ Provincial/

    District Offices or TESDA Technology Institutes nearest their area or

    call TESDA hotline at 887-7777 or text 0917-4794370 and 0918-

    2738232. For more details, visit www.tesda.gov.ph.

    5. I am a skilled worker. How can I avail of the competency

    assessment and certification?

    TESDA conducts assessment through accredited assessors in accredited assessment centers. The National Certificate (NC) or Certificate of Competency (COC) is issued to those who pass the assessment.

    Graduates/skilled workers can apply for competency assessment in any of the TESDA Provincial Offices nearest them. The list of accredited assessment centers is available at the TESDA website at www.tesda.gov.ph under Important Links.

    6. What are the professions that require licensure examination? To ensure only those qualified and competent will be registered and accepted into practice of professions, a licensure examination is needed. There are 46 professions that require licensure examination, as follows:

    1. Accountancy 2. Aeronautical Engineering 3. Agricultural Engineering 4. Agriculture 5. Architecture 6. Chemical Engineering 7. Chemistry 8. Civil Engineering 9. Criminology 10. Customs Brokers 11. Dentistry 12. Electrical Engineering 13. Electronics Engineering 14. Environmental Planning 15. Fisheries Technology 16. Foresters 17. Geodetic Engineering 18. Geology 19. Guidance Counseling 20. Interior Design 21. Landscape Architecture 22. Librarians 23. Marine Deck Officers

    24. Marine Engineer Officers 25. Master Plumbers 26. Mechanical Engineering 27. Medical Technology 28. Medicine 29. Metallurgical Engineering 30. Midwifery 31. Mining Engineering 32. Naval Architecture & Marine

    Engineering 33. Nursing 34. Nutrition and Dietetics 35. Optometry 36. Pharmacy 37. Physical & Occupational Therapy 38. Professional Teachers 39. Radiologic and X-Ray Technology 40. Sanitary Engineering 41. Social Workers 42. Sugar Technology 43. Veterinary Medicine 44. Real Estate Service 45. Respiratory Therapy 46. Psychology

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    7. What are the basic qualifications for a licensure examination?

    Must be a Filipino citizen, at least 18-21 years old and of good moral character;

    Must be a Graduate or a Holder of a relevant Degree from a school, college or university duly recognized by the government;

    Has not been convicted of any offense; and Other qualifications and/or requirements as may be stated in

    the concerned Professional Regulatory Law.

    For more details, visit www.prc.gov.ph.

    8. What are the basic documents to be submitted by the applicants

    for licensure examination?

    Transcript of records with scanned picture and remarks For Board Examination purposes only;

    Birth Certificate from the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Security Paper;

    NSO Marriage Certificate (for married women); 4 pcs. passport size picture with complete name-tag in white

    background; Community Tax Certificate; Additional requirements as may be specified by Professional

    Regulatory Boards.

    For more details, visit www.prc.gov.ph.

    9. If I am a foreign national, am I allowed to take the local

    professional licensure examinations?

    Foreign nationals may take the examinations under any of the

    following conditions:

    a. Existence of international agreements or reciprocity

    agreement between the Philippines and the country of the

    foreign nationals and submission of certified true copy of

    such agreement; or

    b. If allowed under the Professional Regulatory Law.

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    Filipinos with dual citizenship can take the exam upon presentation

    of proof of dual citizenship issued by the Bureau of Immigration.

    For more details, visit www.prc.gov.ph.

    10. When and where can I take the examinations?

    You may take the paper-and-pencil exam on schedules and venues

    posted at the PRC website. Special board licensure examinations

    are also conducted abroad.

    For the maritime profession, you may avail of the regularly

    scheduled paper-and-pencil exam or the computer-based walk-in

    examination.

    11. I want to work in government. What are the requirements?

    You must have Civil Service Eligibility which can be obtained

    through written examination.

    Exemptions:

    o Bar/Board Eligibility (RA 1080)

    o Barangay Health Worker Eligibility (RA 7883)

    o Barangay Nutrition Scholar Eligibility (PD 1569)

    o Barangay Official Eligibility (RA 7160)

    o Electronic Data Processing Specialist Eligibility (CSC

    Res. 90-083)

    o Honor Graduate Eligibility (PD 907)

    o Scientific and Technological Specialist Eligibility (PD

    997)

    o Skills Eligibilities Categories I and II (CSC MC 11, s.

    1996, as Amended)

    o Veteran Preference Rating (EO 132/790)

    Other documentary requirements depending on the position

    applied for.

    For more details, visit www.csc.gov.ph.

  • THE CYCLE

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    The Cycle Brief

    For students, jobseekers and unemployed, the hunt for employment

    is a daunting task. However, empowered with the right

    information, this task may become more of a challenge than a duty

    to be hurdled. This Employment Guide for Students and

    Jobseekers offers tips on how to approach job search, whether it

    be for wage-employment, self-employment or further studies.

    The topics are organized along three (3) options for employment:

    (1) wage employment, whether local or overseas; (2) self-

    employment; and (c) upgrading skills and qualifications.

    The first option is Wage Employment which generally pertains to a formal set-up of having an employer and an employee type of relationship. Among the three (3) options, wage employment is perhaps the most complex. In this setting, the work engagement is governed by the employer who controls all things relating to an employees work, such as wages, work hours, leave and social benefits, among others.

    The wage employment option covers the normal job cycle ranging

    from job application to termination of employment.

    Starting a Job

    During a Job

    Leaving a Job

    The second option is Self-Employment which means setting up a business or entrepreneurial undertaking or practicing ones chosen profession. Through ones own initiative, risk-takers may want to set up and operate their own business or practice of profession. However, they must be ready to take on the numerous challenges and risks associated with it.

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    The self-employment option deals with the entrepreneurship or

    practice of profession cycle.

    Starting

    Managing

    Restoring

    The last option is Skills Training and Upgrading of Qualifications. Students and jobseekers who wish to further their skills and qualifications can choose this option. The government offers various skills trainings, programs and scholarships for interested applicants. Students and jobseekers will find valuable information on real life situations in the three (3) types of employment options.

  • THE JOB CYCLE

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    Starting a Job

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    Topics at a Glance Starting a Job

    This section aids the jobseekers in pre-employment. It provides jobseekers with effective ways and means and/or basic knowledge on how to prepare for employment, whether for entry or re-entry; what to expect in the workplace; and what needs to be observed in the work environment.

    A. Local

    Preparing for Employment

    o Writing a resum o Getting ready for interview o Requirements for employment

    Expectations from employees and employers

    B. Overseas

    Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS)

    Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS)

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    A. Local

    1. How do I prepare for employment?

    Write a good application letter and impressive resum Prepare for a job interview

    2. How can I make a good application letter and impressive resum?

    In writing an application letter:

    Print in good quality paper, preferably a one-page, three-

    paragraph application only Use simple English Avoid using general application letter

    In writing a resum:

    Print in good quality paper consisting of two pages Must first present most recent work experience, major

    accomplishments, education or training prior to personal information

    May or may not include a photo in the resum; if yes, applicant must be in presentable attire

    Check grammar and spelling 3. What should I do before and during the job interview?

    Before

    Know the company. Find time to research about the company, the industry and the position being applied for.

    Groom to impress the interviewer/s. Dress professionally and conservatively. Wear clean and neatly pressed clothes. Sport a well-groomed hairstyle. Have clean and trimmed fingernails. Wear clean and polished shoes.

    During Be punctual. Come at least 15 minutes before the interview. Be polite. Smile and politely greet all company personnel. Carry extra copies of your resum. Answer competently and professionally. Reply to questions

    should be KISS (Keep It Short and Simple). Avoid telling jokes, using street language, and deviating from the topic of conversation. It is all right to ask and clarify if you did not understand the question.

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    Avoid eating, chewing a gum and using cellular phones. Prepare for salary negotiation, if given the option. If the

    salary is negotiable and you are asked for a desired salary or benefits, you may give your preference which may be based on your research.

    Say Thank You after the interview.

    For more details, read the Career Guide posted at

    www.ble.dole.gov.ph.

    4. What are the requirements that might be needed in applying for a job? Biodata or resum Birth Certificate issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) High School/College Diploma Transcript of Records National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)/police/barangay

    clearance Social Security Systems (SSS) Number Taxpayers Identification Number (TIN) Medical Certificate Marriage Certificate (if married) Training Certificates National Certificates Professional License Civil Service Eligibility (for government)

    5. What are the basics work ethics expected of me?

    Right values such as industrious, systematic, time-conscious, innovative and values-driven

    Competence Culture of safety and health Loyalty to the organization Integrity

    6. What can I expect from the employer/organization?

    Payment of wages and wage-related benefits according to existing laws

    Safe and healthy working conditions Career growth and training opportunities Work-Life balance

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    7. What benefits can I expect if I get employed?

    Wage and wage-related benefits can be expected. The mandated minimum wage varies according to region. For

    wages above the minimum, the company and the employees may agree on productivity or performance-based wages. For more details, visit www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph.

    For mandated wage-related benefits, employees are entitled to overtime pay, holiday pay, night shift differential pay, premium pay, and 13th month pay and leave benefits.

    The entitlement to minimum wage and wage-related benefits depends on various factors. For coverage and exceptions, visit www.bwc.dole.gov.ph.

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    B. Overseas

    1. Where can I get information if I plan to work overseas? You may attend the Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) conducted daily by the POEA Workers Education Division (WED), free of charge. The seminar will guide you to make a decision whether to pursue overseas or not, as the advantages and disadvantages of overseas employment are discussed. In the PEOS, you will also get information on the procedures and documentary requirements in applying for overseas, the expenses/cost of applying, job opportunities, and most importantly, the modus operandi of illegal recruiters to avoid being duped in the process. For further information, call the POEA WED at 722-1196 or visit www.poea.dole.gov.ph.

    2. What are the basic documents must I have as an OFW?

    As an OFW, ensure that you have completed all necessary documents, such as:

    Passport (valid at least 6 months)

    Valid work/employment visa

    Employment contract processed by POEA

    Airline ticket

    Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) certificate

    Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) or e-Receipt It is advisable to leave copies of these documents to an entrusted family member, close relative or friend. You may also scan said documents and email them to your own personal account.

    3. I am already scheduled to leave for work abroad. What do I still need to undergo?

    You are required to attend a Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) conducted by the OWWA (free of charge) or by any PDOS provider accredited by OWWA. Be sure to secure a PDOS certificate after the seminar as this is required for the issuance of OEC. For Household Service Workers (HSWs), they are also required to attend language and culture classes conducted by OWWA, free of charge. For further information, you may call OWWA at 891-7601 to 19 or visit www.owwa.gov.ph.

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    4. What shall I do if the recruitment agency asked me to sign

    different contract from the first contract I signed? Is this legal? It depends. This is called contract substitution, which is legal if the terms and conditions of the new contract are superior to the first contract. Otherwise, if the new contract is less beneficial to you, that is illegal. If the recruiter forces you to sign an inferior contract before you leave the country, be sure to get a copy and file a complaint at the POEA Anti-Illegal Recruitment Branch, or call the POEA Hotline at 722-1144 or 722-1155. If this happens at the airport before your flight, immediately inform the Labor Assistance Center found in all international airports or any security personnel in the vicinity.

    5. I have friends/family members who want to send a package. What shall I do?

    Do not accept packages from anyone. Should you accept a package from friends/family members, make sure that the package does not contain anything illegal such as illegal drugs, firearms and ammunitions, contrabands, pornographic materials, fake signature items, pirated DVDs and programs, food prohibited especially in the Middle East, etc. As a precautionary measure, inspect all contents in front of the sender before sealing and including it in your baggage.

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    During a Job

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    Topics at a Glance During a Job

    This section informs new employees of the terms and conditions of employment set by law (e.g. statutory monetary benefits, hours of work, holidays, vacation and time-off, among others), their rights and obligations as workers, management prerogatives, and how issues and concerns are addressed in the workplace. Situational topics contained in the Guide for Students and Jobseekers will furnish the new entrants, whether locally or abroad, with necessary information relative to the performance of their job and the effective exercise of their rights.

    A. Local Terms and Conditions of Employment

    Occupational Safety and Health

    Rights and Responsibilities of workers and employers

    Dispute Settlement

    Continuing professional development

    B. Overseas Requirements at the post

    Grievance handling and dispute settlement at post

    Programs and services at post

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    A. Local 1. As an employee, what am I entitled to?

    Prevailing wage rate in the region where your workplace is

    situated. Wage-related benefits such as normal hours of work, overtime

    pay, holiday or premium pay, night shift differential pay, 13th

    month pay, rest days and leave benefits.

    The entitlement to minimum wage and wage-related benefits depends on various factors. For coverage and exceptions, visit www.bwc.dole.gov.ph.

    2. What is my normal length of hours of work in a day?

    Eight (8) hours. If required to work in excess of eight (8) hours, you should be paid overtime pay as follows: On ordinary work day - hourly rate plus 25% On a rest day, special day or regular holiday - hourly rate plus

    30% There is a separate Guidelines for establishments implementing flexible work arrangements.

    3. If I am asked to work between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, do I get additional pay?

    Yes. You are entitled to a night shift differential pay of 10% of the hourly rate.

    4. Am I entitled to a 13th month pay?

    Yes. Rank-and-file employees who have worked for at least one (1) month are entitled to 13

    th month pay. It is at least 1/12 of the

    total basic salary earned for the year and should be given not later than December 24 of every year.

    5. Am I allowed to have a meal break?

    Yes. A sixty-minute or one-hour time-off for regular meal is provided for an eight-hour work day, e.g., time in at 8:00 am, meal break at 12:00 nn, and resume work at 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. The one-hour meal period, this is from 12:00 nn to 1:00 pm, it is excluded from the eight-hour work day and is non-compensable.

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    6. Do I have a rest day? Yes. Rest day is 24 consecutive hours or 1 day for every six (6) days of work. Rest days can be scheduled on a Sunday or any day by the employer upon consultation with the employees.

    7. When do I get my salary?

    Salary should be paid in cash at least once every two (2) weeks or twice a month at intervals not exceeding 16 days. It must be paid directly to you at or near your place of work.

    8. How much will I get paid if I am required to work on a holiday or

    rest day?

    Basic pay and the following: o Plus 30% of the daily basic rate or a total of 130% if work is

    performed on rest day or special day. o Plus 50% of the daily basic rate or a total of 150% if work is

    performed on special day falling on the employees rest day.

    o Plus 30% of the daily basic rate or a total of 260% if work is performed on a regular holiday falling on the employees rest day.

    There are 12 regular holidays:

    o New Years Day - January 1 o Maundy Thursday - Movable Date o Good Friday - Movable Date o Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9 o Labor Day - May 1 o Independence Day - June 12 o National Heroes Day - Last Monday of August o Eidl Fitr - Movable Date o Eidl Adha - Movable Date o Bonifacio Day - November 30 o Christmas Day - December 25 o Rizal Day - December 30

    There are 3 special days:

    o Ninoy Aquino Day - August 21 o All Saints Day - November 1 o Last Day of the Year - December 31

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    9. What are the leave benefits that I am entitled to under existing laws? 5 days service incentive leave with pay for employee who has

    rendered at least 1 year of service.

    Maternity Leave of 60 days for normal delivery and 78 days for caesarian section delivery for a female employee in the private sector, whether married or unmarried. The employee must be an SSS member with at least 3 months contribution within the 12-month period.

    7 days Paternity Leave for a male employee in the private sector availed right after his legitimate spouse gives birth or has a miscarriage.

    7 days Solo Parent Leave to a solo parent to enable him/her to perform parental duties and responsibilities.

    10 days Leave for Victims of Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) to women employees who are victims of physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or economic abuse. The leave benefit is on the days that the woman employee has to attend to medical and legal concerns.

    Special Leave for Women of 2 months with full pay who have rendered continuous aggregate employment service of 6 months for the last 12 months, following surgery caused by gynecological disorders.

    For more details, visit www.bwc.dole.gov.ph.

    10. What are the hazards that I may be exposed to at the workplace?

    There are situations, conditions and activities in the workplace that may expose you to hazards resulting to injury, illness or even death. Generally, there are two (2) kinds of workplace hazards:

    a. safety hazards, which can cause direct harm like cuts, broken limbs and burns, arising from:

    o poor housekeeping o inappropriate and defective tools o sharp and pointed hand tools o hot surfaces and splashes from hot liquids o unguarded moving or rotating machines o electrical hazards o vehicles, such as forklifts, cranes and trucks

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    b. health hazards, which result to illnesses and diseases and may take time to manifest in the workers body, namely:

    o physical hazards (heat/temperature, vibration, noise

    and radiation) o chemical hazards (acids, mists, fumes, vapor) o biological (virus, bacteria, molds, pests) o ergonomic stressors (risk factors for work-related

    musculoskeletal disorders fitting the tasks to the worker)

    o psychosocial hazards like stress

    For more details, visit www.oshc.dole.gov.ph.

    11. How will I be protected from these hazards?

    There are three control measures to address the various hazards, as follows:

    a. Engineering Control includes substitution of materials/

    equipment, modification of work process, maintenance of equipment, isolation, wet method and ventilation

    b. Administrative Control includes reduction of work periods, adjusting work schedules, employee information and training, job rotation, education of supervisors, housekeeping and maintenance

    c. Personal Protective Equipment examples are gloves, safety goggles, hard hats, earplugs or earmuffs, safety shoes, masks/respirators, and face shields

    For more details, visit www.oshc.dole.gov.ph. 12. How can I contribute to a safety and healthy workplace?

    Obey the companys safety and health policies and programs;

    Be part of the mandatory Safety and Health Committee (SHC) of the company;

    Avoid unsafe/unhealthy acts and conditions. Unsafe/ unhealthy acts are man-made violations of commonly accepted safe work procedure or standard operating procedure. (e.g., not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment or PPEs, horseplaying and operating a machine/equipment without authority). Unsafe/unhealthy conditions arise from

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    any harmful work situation where an accident or illness is likely to happen. These include unguarded machines, poor ventilation, inadequate illumination, dusty workplaces, octopus wirings, among others. For more details, visit www.oshc.dole.gov.ph.

    13. If I got sick or injured and I cant work, will I be compensated?

    Yes. The Employees Compensation Program covers employees who

    suffered from work-related sickness or injuries which resulted to

    disability or death. Employees belonging to both the public and

    private sectors (formal sector) are compulsorily covered under the

    EC Program.

    If you suffered from work-related sickness or injury, do the

    following:

    a. Get medical attention if you need it.

    b. Report the incident to your employer immediately.

    c. File an Employees Compensation (EC) claim at the Social

    Security System (SSS).

    For more details, visit www.ecc.gov.ph.

    14. What safety and health training and services could I get as an

    employee?

    Companies are mandated to provide its employees with relevant

    safety and health support training programs and services, e.g.,

    basic occupational safety and health courses, work procedures,

    workplace environment monitoring, injuries and sickness

    surveillance and monitoring, and provision of proper personal

    protective equipment (PPE), among others.

    15. What are my rights as an employee?

    Employees are entitled to:

    Just and humane conditions of work; Security of tenure; Self-organization which is the right to join or not to join a

    union/organization.

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    In relation to the exercise of the right to self-organization, employees may engage in collective bargaining with the employer; peaceful concerted activities according to law; participate in policy and decision-making processes affecting rights and benefits as may be provided by law; and labor education through seminars, dialogues and information, education and communication materials.

    16. What are my obligations/responsibilities as an employee?

    Employees have the obligations/responsibility to:

    Work in exchange of compensation under management control;

    Follow company rules and policies; Observe proper care in the use of facilities; and Avoid wastages and contribute to productivity (e.g. waste

    of time, ideas, materials and supplies, machinery and equipment, manpower, waste due to accidents, waste due to non-cooperation and defective workmanship causing breakage or spoilage).

    In relation to the exercise of the right to self-organization, union member-employees must follow the provision of unions Constitution-and-By-Law (CBL); observe duty to negotiate in good faith; follow the procedure on strikes and lockouts and submit to the intervention of DOLE if necessary; observe good faith and recommend reasonable and sensible solutions to issues submitted before the Labor-Management Committee.

    17. What are the obligations/responsibilities of management to its

    employees?

    Pay the employees as well as give all other benefits due them under the law and the collective bargaining agreement (CBA);

    Respect the rights of employees; Provide the employees with safe and healthy working places

    with protective gears/gadgets/devices; Implement the company rules and regulations; Look into the welfare of the employees; and Have a grievance mechanism at the workplace.

    18. If I have a grievance, where can I air out my concern?

    Grievance arising from employer-employee relationship can be raised to the grievance machinery or in any similar workplace-based dispute settlement mechanism/process, such as Disciplinary Committee or Peer Review Committee, if there is any.

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    If there is no workplace-based dispute settlement mechanism/ process, a request for assistance under the Single Entry Approach (SEnA) can be filed at the DOLE Regional/Field Office where the company or workplace is located. For more details, visit www.blr.dole.gov.ph or www.ncmb.ph.

    19. I am an employed professional. Is there an opportunity for me to

    enhance my knowledge and skills?

    Yes. The Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) offers a

    Continuing Professional Program. It refers to the inculcation,

    assimilation and acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiency, and

    ethical and moral values, after the initial registration of a

    professional that raises and enhances the professionals technical

    skills and competence. See Practice of Profession.

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    B. Overseas 1. Do I still need to get a work permit once I arrive at the country

    of destination where I intend to work?

    The laws on foreign employment differ in many countries but

    generally the employee is already issued a work permit applied for

    by his/her employer prior to his/her flight to the country of

    destination.

    2. Where will I go if I have important concerns regarding the labor

    policies and programs for OFWs or when I encounter a problem

    or conflict at my workplace?

    For employment-related and other problems, you may seek advice

    and/or assistance from the Philippine Overseas Labor Office

    (POLO). The POLO is the overseas arm of the DOLE in the

    implementation of the Philippine labor policies and programs for

    the protection and promotion of the welfare and interests of

    Filipinos working abroad.

    3. What training programs are being offered by the POLO that I may

    avail if I want to enhance or upgrade my skills while working

    abroad?

    Inquire at the POLO regarding capability building services they offer

    such as computer literacy programs, language, and personality

    development and value formation trainings. POLO may also provide

    information on available trainings being offered by the host

    government.

    4. What are the other services provided by POLO?

    The services provided by POLO are handling labor and welfare

    cases, entertaining phone-in or walk-in inquiries, employment

    contract verification, issuance of OECs for vacationing workers,

    enrollment and renewal of OWWA memberships, and community

    outreach programs.

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    5. My employer allowed me to go on vacation. What should I take

    into consideration?

    Make sure to have the following:

    Passport must be valid for at least 6 months prior to your

    flight;

    Visa must not expire while at vacation;

    Employment contract verified by the POLO;

    OEC; and

    Roundtrip ticket.

    6. Can I or my employer pre-terminate my contract?

    Yes. The employment contract enumerates the valid grounds

    wherein you or your employer may pre-terminate it. Additional

    grounds for pre-termination are also stipulated in the labor laws of

    the host country. If you think that your employer has illegally

    removed you from work, you may request for advice and or

    assistance from the POLO.

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    Leaving a Job

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    Topics at a Glance Leaving a Job

    This section serves as a guide for the separation, resignation, retirement or termination of a worker from his/her workplace. It contains basic facts on the grounds for just, authorized and illegal termination, and the benefits or legal remedies or solutions that the workers could avail. Both local and overseas workers are guided under this section on termination of employment.

    A. Local

    Termination of Employment

    Filing of Complaints

    Separation Package

    B. Overseas

    Programs for Returning OFWs

    Reintegration Services

    Social Benefits

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    A. Local

    1. Can I be terminated from my job?

    Yes. An employee is secured in his/her job but the employment can be terminated if there are causes and observance of notice and hearing requirement. Causes for termination are classified as just or authorized causes. Just causes are the following:

    a. serious misconduct; b. willful disobedience; c. gross and habitual neglect of duty; d. fraud or breach of trust; e. commission of a crime or offense against the employer, his

    family or representative; and f. other similar causes.

    The authorized causes are:

    a. installation of labor-saving devices; b. redundancy; c. retrenchment to prevent losses; d. closure and cessation of business; e. disease/illness; and f. other similar causes.

    Notice and hearing required for just cause termination are as follows:

    a. First written notice. The first written notice to be served

    on the employees must contain the grounds for termination and a directive that the employees are given the opportunity to submit their written explanation at least five (5) calendar days from receipt of the notice.

    b. Hearing required. After serving the first notice, the employers must schedule and conduct a conference wherein the employees will be given the opportunity to explain and clarify their defenses to the charge against them, to present evidence in support of their defenses. A trial type hearing is not required unless requested by the employees.

    c. Second written notice. After determining the termination of employment is justified, the employers must serve the employees a written notice of termination indicating all circumstances involving the charge against the employees.

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    For authorized cause termination, there must be at least one (1) month notice before the intended date of termination to the DOLE Regional Office and to the affected employees.

    2. If I were illegally dismissed, where can I file my complaint?

    File a request for assistance under the Single Entry Approach (SEnA) at the nearest DOLE Regional/Field Office or Regional Branch of the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) or Regional Arbitration Branch of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) for assistance, conciliation-mediation, or arbitration.

    SEnA refers to an administrative approach to provide a speedy, impartial inexpensive and accessible settlement procedure of all labor issues or conflicts to prevent them from ripening into full blown disputes. Conciliation-mediation process shall be utilized as immediate intervention to effect amicable settlement among the differing parties.

    3. Do I need a lawyer if I decide to file a labor case before the

    NLRC?

    No. However, only the following labor cases can be filed before the Regional Arbitration Branches of the NLRC:

    a. Unfair labor practice (ULP) cases;

    b. Termination disputes (or illegal dismissal cases);

    c. If accompanied with a claim for reinstatement, those cases

    that workers may file involving wages, rates of pay, hours of work and other terms and conditions of employment;

    d. Claims for actual, moral, exemplary and other forms of damages arising from employer-employee relations;

    e. Cases arising from any violation of Article 264 of the Labor Code, as amended, including questions involving the legality of strikes and lockouts;

    f. Except claims for employees compensation not included in the next succeeding paragraph, social security, medicare and maternity benefits, all other claims arising from employer-employee relations, including those of persons in domestic or household service, involving an amount exceeding Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00), whether or not accompanied with a claim for reinstatement;

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    g. Wage distortion disputes in unorganized establishments not

    voluntarily settled by the parties pursuant to Republic Act No. 6627;

    h. Enforcement of compromise agreements when there is non-compliance by any of the parties pursuant to Article 227 of the Labor Code, as amended;

    i. Money claims arising out of employer-employee relationship or by virtue of any law or contract, involving Filipino workers for overseas deployment, including claims for actual, moral, exemplary and other forms of damages as provided by Section 10 of R.A. No. 8042, as amended by R.A. No. 10022;

    j. Contested cases under the exception clause of Article 128(b) of the Labor Code, as amended by R.A. 7730; and

    k. Other cases as may be provided by law. 4. Until when can I file a labor case?

    For Unfair Labor Practice, file the case within one (1) year from the time the acts complained of were committed;

    For Money Claims, file the case within three (3) years from accrual of the cause of action;

    For Illegal Dismissal, file the case within four (4) years from the date of termination; and

    For Criminal Offenses penalized under the Labor Code, file the case within three (3) years from the commission thereof.

    For more details, visit www.nlrconline.com or

    www.nlrc.dole.gov.ph.

    5. What separation package can I expect upon my termination?

    Earned wages and benefits;

    Separation pay (for authorized cause termination); and

    Benefits provided under CBA or long standing company

    practice.

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    B. Overseas 1. With my contract about to expire, what should I do?

    If you and your employer agreed to renew your contract, you need

    to renew your work/resident visa and OWWA membership.

    If you decide not to renew, you will need to cancel your

    work/residence visa and in some countries, you may need to apply

    for exit visa. Your employer will provide you with your return

    ticket. Be sure to claim your end of service benefits, if any.

    2. I have saved up money for the future of my family. How and

    where can I invest it?

    There are many ways to make your money earn. One is to invest in

    stocks, bonds and treasury notes and similar instruments. The

    money can also be invested in time deposit at any bank to earn

    more interests.

    You may also engage in livelihood or entrepreneurial activities.

    OWWA and NRCO have programs for OFWs, such as:

    a. Business Counseling;

    b. Techno skills and capacity skills training; and

    c. Entrepreneurship/Micro-finance development.

    3. I plan to establish a business when I get back to the Philippines

    but I only have limited capital. Where can I apply for a loan?

    You may apply for a loan under the Two Billion Pesos OFW

    Reintegration Program of the National Reintegration Center for

    OFWs (NRCO) subject to the following pre-qualifying requirements:

    a. OFW must be an OWWA member;

    b. OFW has completed the Entrepreneurship Development

    Training (EDT) conducted by OWWA-RWOs; and

    c. OFW is of good credit standing.

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    The loanable amount is from a minimum of P300,000.00 to a

    maximum amount of Php 2Million with an initial interest of 7.5% per

    annum. Interested applicants may proceed to the nearest OWWA-

    Regional Welfare Offices which has jurisdiction over his/her

    permanent residence.

    For more details, visit www.owwa.gov.ph and

    www.nrco.dole.gov.ph.

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    List of Programs and Agencies to Contact

    EMPLOYEES

    COMPENSATION

    COMMISSION (ECC)

    4th and 5th Floor ECC Bldg.,

    355 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.,

    Makati City

    TL 899-4251 loc. 208, 896-

    3446

    Website:

    www.ecc.gov.ph

    ECC Programs and Services 1. ECC-Quick Response to ODWs. This project aims to

    provide immediate assistance to workers or their families within 48 hours in the event of major work accidents or outbreak of occupational diseases at the workplace. The ECC intervention includes psychosocial counseling services and assistance in the filing of the necessary claims with the Social Security System (SSS) or Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).

    2.KAGABAY Project. Katulong at Gabay sa

    Manggagawang May Kapansanan o KaGaBay is a special assistance project to occupationally disabled workers (ODWs) aimed at facilitating their reintegration into the economic mainstream as productive members of our society. It provides vocational skills and entrepreneurial training and other assistance that will allow ODWs to find employment or self-employment by setting-up a micro-enterprise or home-based business.

    3.Physical Restoration of ODWs. This is another special

    assistance project to facilitate ECC-funded rehabilitation services for ODWs like physical/ occupational therapy and provision of free rehabilitation appliances.

    INSTITUTE FOR LABOR

    STUDIES (ILS)

    5th Floor, DOLE Building,

    General Luna Wing,

    Intramuros, Manila

    527-3456, 527-3490, 527-

    3452, 527-3491

    Website:

    www.ilsdole.gov.ph

    The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) is the policy research and advocacy arm of DOLE on nascent and critical labor and employment issues and concerns. Through its services and products, ILS serves as the Departments internal think tank, consultant, broker and knowledge incubator.

    NATIONAL CONCILIATION

    AND MEDIATION BOARD

    (NCMB)

    4th, 5th and 6th Floors,

    Arcadia Building, Quezon

    Avenue, Quezon City

    332-4176, 332-4175

    Website: www.ncmb.ph

    NCMB Programs and Services

    1. Conciliation-Mediation Services - neutral third party intervention for (1) notice of strike/lockout grounded on bargaining deadlocks, unfair labor practices, and, for (2) preventive mediation of labor disputes involving any certified or duly recognized bargaining representative, legitimate organization and employer. The regional conciliator-mediators of the Board assist

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    the disputing parties validate and discuss the dispute and issues with the primary purpose of bringing about early and amicable settlement, through compromise agreements, and /or convince them to remand unresolved issues to plant level dialogues, through grievance machinery, Voluntary Arbitration, or referral to other appropriate agencies.

    2. SAGIP (Strategic Action Group for Industrial Peace) / QRT (Quick response Team) - conduct of marathon conciliation-mediation conferences, 24/7 basis monitoring of actual strikes, coordination with relevant agencies for the intervention in wildcat strikes.

    3. FLAVAS/SEnA (Free Legal Aid and Voluntary Arbitration Services/Single Entry Approach) - extend the Boards services beyond purely organized groups to individual complainants. The NCMB takes advantage of the effectiveness of its conciliation-mediation services to provide immediate assistance to unorganized and individual workers and to unions that are at the early state of organizing. The SEnA/FLAVAS Program follows the single entry concept in the filing of cases with conciliation as the entry point. When conciliation fails, the case is either elevated to a regular VA case or referred to the appropriate agencies of the Department.

    4. Voluntary Arbitration Services - administer a program for the accreditation of labor relations practitioners as Voluntary Arbitrators and continuing professionalization/retooling of Accredited Voluntary Arbitrators (AVAs).

    5. Workplace Relations Enhancement Program labor-management education on Labor-Management and other councils, Labor-Management Committees, Grievance Committees, Workplace Cooperation and Partnership (WCP) or Workplace Dispute /Conflict Prevention (WDCP) mechanisms, at the workplace or plant-level, area or provincial level, and industry-level.

    6. Technical Assistance on Alternative Dispute Resolution, supervision of strike vote/lockout balloting and improved/reduced offer balloting, counselling on labor relations related issues, training on effective negotiations and collective bargaining, speakership services on labor relations related topics (ADR, LMC, Grievance Machinery), facilitation of submission of issues to voluntary arbitration and in the selection of AVAs, maintain and update a Roster of AVAs, process and grant subsidy on voluntary arbitration fees,

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    documentation of success stories, linkages/networking with advocates and practitioners associations, research , monitoring and evaluation of workplace relations enhancement mechanisms, administration of Search for Outstanding LMC Award program.

    NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (NLRC) PPSTA Bldg. 5, Banawe cor. P. Florentino Sts., Quezon City Tel. No. 781-7877/telefax 740-7757 Websites: www.nlrconline.com or www.nlrc.dole.gov.ph

    The NLRC is tasked to promote and maintain industrial

    peace by resolving labor and management disputes

    involving both local and overseas workers through

    compulsory arbitration and alternative modes of dispute

    resolution.

    NATIONAL MARITIME

    POLYTECHNIC (NMP)

    Manila

    2nd Floor, ECC Bldg.,

    355 Gil Puyat Avenue,

    Makati City 899-3683, 897-2767

    Tacloban Cabalawan, Tacloban City (053) 321-3356 09392753849

    Website:

    www.nmp.gov.ph

    NMP Courses Being Offered Deck Courses: 1. Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting and Use of ARPA 2. Operational Use of ECDIS 3. Ratings Forming Part of Navigational Watch 4. Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork with BRM 5. Management Level Courses for Marine Deck Officers

    Function 1 Navigation at the Management Level

    Function 2 Cargo handling and Stowage at the Management Level

    Function 3 Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for persons Onboard at the management Level

    6. Ratings Forming Part of Navigational Watch Engine Courses: 1. Marine Electrical System 2. Ratings Forming Part of Engineering Watch 3. Engine Room Simulator with ERRM 4. Management Level Courses for marine Engineer

    Officers

    Function 1 Marine Engineering at the Management Level

    Function 2 Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering at the Management Level

    Function 3 Maintenance and Repair at the Management Level

    Function 4 Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care of Persons Onboard at the Management Level

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    Radio Communication, Passenger & Tanker Courses: 1. GOC for GMDSS 2. Shore-based Firefighting for Tankers 3. Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo

    Operations 4. Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations Safety Medical and Security Courses: 1. Basic Safety Training with PADAMS and SHAPIMS 2. Proficiency in survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other

    than Fast Rescue Boats 3. Advanced Training in Firefighting 4. Medical Emergency First Aid 5. PADAMS for Non-BST Trainees 6. SHAPIMS for Non-BST Trainees 7. Security Awareness Training 8. Anti-Piracy Course Environmental Protection and Maritime Allied Courses Environmental Protection Course: 1. Consolidated MARPOL 73/78 Annexes I-IV Maritime Allied Courses: 1. Safety Training for Boat Captain and Marine diesel

    Mechanic 2. BST for Motorboat Operators and Handlers/Operators

    and Fisherman Professional Development Courses: 1. Maritime Law for Ships Officers 2. Gender Sensitivity Training for Seafarers 3. Training Course for Instructors (IMO MC 6.09) 4. Training Program for instructors conducting simulator

    based Training 5. Assessment, Examination and Certification of

    Seafarers (IMO MC 3.12)

    NATIONAL WAGES AND

    PRODUCTIVITY

    COMMISSION (NWPC)

    2nd and 3rd Floor, DY

    International Building,

    No. 1011 General Malvar

    corner San Marcelino

    Streets, Malate, Manila

    527-5141 / 5139

    Website:

    www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph

    NWPC Program

    Operasyon PAWIS (Pagpapatupad ng Wasto at Itinalagang Sahod) - is a public awareness campaign of the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) and Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) to heighten the level of awareness of both workers and employers on the applicable minimum wage rates by region, industry, and/or locality. It aims to enhance compliance with regional mandated minimum wages through the development of a highly effective public information program on wages.

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    OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

    AND HEALTH CENTER

    OSHC Complex, North

    Avenue corner Science

    Road, Diliman, Quezon City

    1104

    929-6036 to 39 loc. 300,

    928-6690

    Website:

    www.oshc.dole.gov.ph

    OSHC Programs and Services

    Mandatory Courses: Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Construction Safety Training

    Other OSH Courses: On-the-Job Training on Work Environment

    Measurement for Labor Inspectors HIV/AIDS Appreciation Course and the

    Workplace (SOLVE) Drugs and Alcohol Prevention in the Workplace Chemical Safety Emerging work-related diseases Crane and Forklift Safety Fire Prevention and Control Hepatitis B Prevention and Control in the

    Workplace Ergonomics GHS Industrial Hygiene Training of Trainers OSH Appreciation Courses

    Research Information Dissemination

    Tri-Media (prints, TV, radio) Small media (conferences, u-ZAPang OSH,

    OSH caravans) Videos Posters, brochures

    Technical Services

    7. Biological Monitoring: Heavy Metals Organic Solvents

    2. Medical Examinations: Audiometry Blood Chemistry Chest X-ray Electrocardiography Hematology Microbiological Examination Visual Acuity Complete Physical Examination

    3. Work Environment Measurement: Dust Gases/Organic Solvent Vapors Heavy Metals Noise Illumination Heat/Humidity

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    Other Toxic Substances 4. Safety Evaluation and Audit:

    General Safety Evaluation of Workplace

    Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Diagnosis

    Crane Safety Evaluation Electrical Safety Audit Grinding Wheel Safety Test

    5. Testing of Personal Protective Equipment: Respirator Testing Safety Belt and Life-lines Safety Gloves and Rubber Boots Safety Shoes and Helmets Spectacles and Goggles

    6. Ventilation Testing and Evaluation

    OVERSEAS WORKERS

    WELFARE

    ADMINISTRATION (OWWA)

    OWWADEC Building, 7th

    corner F.B. Harrison Streets,

    Pasay City 1300

    833-0139, 833-0124, 833-

    0148

    Website:

    www.owwa.gov.ph

    OWWA Programs and Services

    1. Workers Welfare Assistance Program

    A. On-Site Welfare Case Management Includes requests for assistance on OFWs' whereabouts, psycho-social counseling, conciliation, airport assistance, hospital/prison/work camp visitations and legal assistance to OFWs who wish to pursue labor/welfare case in the court of the host country. B. In-Country Welfare Case Management Includes requests by families and NOKs (next-of-kin) for assistance from Post, post-repatriation assistance, counselling, referrals and other concerns. Requests for assistance from NOKs or from OFWs can be channelled through the 24/7 Operation Center.

    8. Repatriation Program - includes bringing distressed

    OFWs back to the country or bringing back of human remains. Emergency repatriation is carried out in the even of any of political unrest or natural calamities. Repatriated OFWs are accorded with airport assistance, temporary shelter at the Halfway Home, psycho-social counselling, stress debriefing, and provision of transport services or fares for their on-ward travel to their provinces.

    Reintegration Program - is a way of mainstreaming returning OFWs into the Philippine Society.

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    A. Reintegration Preparedness (On-Site) Includes training on value formation, financial literacy, entrepreneurial development training (EDT), techno-skills and capacity building training. B. Reintegration (In-Country) Implemented under the auspices of the National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO) and OWWA Regional Welfare Offices, consisting of job referral (local and overseas employment), business counselling, community organizing, financial literacy seminar, networking with support institutions, and social preparation programs.

    9. Education and Training Benefits

    A. Pre-Departure Education Program (PDEP) - A mandatory orientation / training for all departing OFWs. It consists of the following:

    a) Country Specific Pre-Departure Orientation

    Seminar (PDOS) - A whole day orientation to OFWs consisting of a comprehensive module on employment contract familiarization, profile of the country of destination, stages of the OFWs life, health and safety, airport procedures, government programs and services.

    b) Comprehensive Pre-Departure Education Program (CPDEP) - A 3 to 6-day live-out training for Household Service Workers (HSWs) consisting of language training, culture familiarization and stress management to prepare them for life overseas.

    B. Scholarships, Training and Incentive Programs

    B1. Scholarship and Incentive Programs for OFWs / Seafarers a) Seafarers' Upgrading Program (SUP) -

    Scholarships for attendance to short-term upgrading courses for seafarers. First availment consists of Php 7,500.00 training assistance. Availment in another training course every after 3 recorded membership.

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    b) Mariners' Dugtong-Aral (MDA) - Scholarships for qualified graduates of BS Mechanical Engineering and BS Electrical Engineering, consisting of a maximum of Php 38,120.00 plus Php 15,000.00 for 3-month stipend, leading to a BS Marine Engineering degree. These are for those who wish to board an ocean vessel as qualified Marine Officers.

    c) Incentive Program for Top 200 Maritime Cadets (Cadetship Program) - A financial incentive to top 100 students of BS Marine Transportation and top 100 students of BS Marine Engineering who passed the Maritime School Assessment Program, consisting of a maximum of Php 30,000.00 per cadet to be used in processing documentary requirements needed in boarding an international vessel.

    d) Marine Educational Development Loan Program (MEDLOP) - A "Study Now, Pay Later" program. MEDLOP is an interest-free financial assistance to defray the cost of tertiary education of prospective Marine Officers and Engineers with guaranteed International Onboard Employment.

    B2. Scholarship for Dependents a) Education for Development Scholarship

    Program (EDSP) - Scholarships for qualified dependents of OFWs consisting of a maximum of Php 60,000.00 per school year, leading to a four-to-five year baccalaureate course in any college or university.

    b) OFW Dependents Scholarship Program (OFWDSP) - Scholarships consisting of a maximum of Php 20,000.00 assistance per school year leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree in a state college or university. OFW parents must have a monthly salary of not more than $400.00.

    c) Education